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jackie M.
on 7/30/12 6:20 am - Sunbury, PA
RNY on 10/10/12
Topic: RE: OT: prayers for Sharon's son
 my prayers to John's family....   Through those who are receive his organs, he will live on.  I hate to see things like this happen to people.  

My neighbor's grandson and future son-in-law was killed in a violent crash here in sunbury a couple of weeks ago.  Two brothers in a vehicle that was NOT registers, insured, or inspected was speeding across the river bridge when they swerved and hit the vehicle Kirk and Lil Mayson was in head on.  The two brothers are now in hiding due to the slack they have been getting on TV, Facebook, etc.  
They buried Kirk and Lil Mayson together. I didn't go to the funeral, but we have cooked for the family a couple times right after it happened to help them out.  

Why some people are allowed to drive is beyond me.  


jackie M.
on 7/30/12 6:11 am - Sunbury, PA
RNY on 10/10/12
Topic: Met with surgeon
She noticed something with my EKG's that no one else picked up on.....
She wants to look at all my heart related stuff for the past few years and the fact that heart problems run rampant in my dad's family...

Normal sinus rhythm Possible Left atrial enlargement Incomplete right bundle branch block Borderline ECG
Complete GI series and Endo
plus run the test to see if I have the factor on getting clots..
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          (my dad's mom died from a blood clot to the heart when he was 14.)


I wouldn't be able to get the surgery done in Aug due to my knee surgery. 
So I can get that stuff taken care of.  
But she did say I am ready for it other than that, so Most likely, Sept providing everything looks good.  




swedeville1
on 7/30/12 1:16 am - Mount Pleasant, PA
Topic: 2 year surgiversary for me.
I'm doing really well. I have maintained most of my weight loss, despite not exercising enough and eating poorly at times. I weigh 260-265 and I'm really comfortable at that weight. It feels a lot longer than two years ago since I had my surgery. The month after my surgery was pretty traumatic but I made it through and since then I have never regretted taking this step. I am living the life I have always wanted and missed tremendously. I still struggle with self image at times and probably always will, but at the same time I still find myself doing things and seeing myself in the mirror and I cant believe that it’s me. If you are reading this and want to get the low down on me feel free to check out my profile. My journey hasn’t been the smoothest of rides but I wouldn’t give up who I am now for the world. All of you reading this please remember that you can do this and you can get your life back and you can be healthy again. Put in your time! Put your heart into it! Trust the process! Listen to your friends on OH! Feel free to email me if you have any questions or thoughts you don’t want to post on here. For the rest of you, keep up the good work, continue to believe in yourself and take care of one another. Your friend Swede good morning everyone.  i just wanted to stop by and say hi to everyone and give you all an update on me. 

HW=400  SW=383  CW=252  GW=240
Pounds to go=12!!!  Pounds Lost =148

Laureen S.
on 7/29/12 10:58 pm, edited 7/30/12 10:48 pm - Maple Shade, NJ
Topic: Monday: Whatcha Eating today?
Happy Monday, today's food plan is as follows:

B:  1 multigrain berry pancake, 1 egg, 1 turkey sausage patty

S:  Homemade fruit salad, berries, watermelon, catalope and mango with some cottage cheese

L:  Two ribs, collard greens and tomato salad

S: Popcorn with laughing cow

D:  Chicken stir fry with veggies from my garden

S:  Piece of pepper jack and fruit salad

Vitamins, calcium supplements and lots of water


My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . .  It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . .  Laureen

"Success is a journey, not a destination."  Ben Sweetland

Laureen S.
on 7/29/12 4:19 am - Maple Shade, NJ
Topic: RE: 5 yr p.o and woke this morning with burning bright yellow mucus in mouth and throat
Gina,

Hi, I remember you well, call Barix and ask if another surgeon, Dr. Marymor or Dr. Medvetz can help you figure it out. . .  sounds like bile, or maybe acid reflux. . .  you had surgery at Barix and even though Dr. P is gone, they will still offer you support and care. . .  not sure of their emergency number, but I'm sure you can find it.

Please let us know what you find out.

Laureen


My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . .  It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . .  Laureen

"Success is a journey, not a destination."  Ben Sweetland

cleos_mom
on 7/28/12 11:40 am - phila., PA
Lisa H.
on 7/28/12 7:14 am, edited 7/28/12 7:16 am - Whitehall, PA
Topic: RE: 5 yr p.o and woke this morning with burning bright yellow mucus in mouth and throat
 Hi Gina, weekends here are kind of slow.  I would say to get to a dr, ER, something.  I can't imagine that this is anything good.  

Please let us know what you find out and get to a doctor ASAP.. 

did a bit of research:

Yellow and Green Mucus

Mucus is yellow, when it contains inflammatory cells, mainly leukocytes. Thin yellow mucus can result from any cause of inflammation of respiratory tract: infection, allergy, asthma, irritation.

Thick yellow mucus speaks for infection – viral or bacterial. It is a regular symptom in acute orchronic bronchitis or bacterial pneumonia.

Green mucus contains pus (white blood cells mixed with bacteria) and suggests serious bacterial infection. It may be produced in chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial bronchitis, bacterial pneumonia, atelectasis, cystic fibrosis

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Lisa H.
on 7/28/12 7:05 am - Whitehall, PA
Topic: RE: OT: prayers for Sharon's son
 So sorry to read this.  I didn't meet this woman, but wouldn't wish that on anyone.  Sorry to hear that he didn't make it.  Very special thing they did, though, donating his organs..

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cleos_mom
on 7/27/12 11:56 pm - phila., PA
Topic: RE: OT: prayers for Sharon's son
 So far they haven't caught the coward that left poor John to lie there
For dead.

John has passed and his family had given. The unselfish
Gift of life to others thru organ donation. That is such a wonderful
Thing to do especially in your time of grief

Love to Sharon and her family
GinaB308
on 7/27/12 10:19 pm - PA
Topic: 5 yr p.o and woke this morning with burning bright yellow mucus in mouth and throat

Hi everyone, I haven't been on in a few years and i didn't know where else to turn.  I was awakened by  burning bright yellow mucsus, belchng, dry heaving etc.  I have neevr thrown up not even once since before my surgery 5 yrs ago. Dr. Pupkova was my surgeon who has moved on, i called my PCP and no return call yet.  Has anyone else experienced this?  The burning was so bad.  I am able sip water so far so good.  I hate to go to the ER unless it is necessary so i was hoping one of you had some advice?


 
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